Software administrator demographics and statistics in the US
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Software administrator gender statistics
38.8% of software administrators are women and 61.2% of software administrators are men.
- Male, 61.2%
- Female, 38.8%
Software administrator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.2% |
| Female | 38.8% |
Software administrator gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,313
Female income
$91,337
Software administrator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in software administrator positions over time. Currently, 38.8% of software administrators are female.
Software administrator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.75% | 44.25% |
| 2011 | 55.61% | 44.39% |
| 2012 | 52.72% | 47.28% |
| 2013 | 56.33% | 43.67% |
| 2014 | 56.18% | 43.82% |
| 2015 | 56.71% | 43.29% |
| 2016 | 55.64% | 44.36% |
| 2017 | 52.84% | 47.16% |
| 2018 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2019 | 56.02% | 43.98% |
| 2020 | 60.06% | 39.94% |
| 2021 | 61.23% | 38.77% |
Software administrator related jobs gender ratio
We compared software administrators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dell certified systems expert and software applications architect have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Informatics Nurse Specialist | 13% | 87% |
| Clinical Support Specialist | 22% | 78% |
| Clinic Administrator | 23% | 77% |
| Software Administrator | 61% | 39% |
| Senior Data Center Engineer | 98% | 2% |
| Software Applications Architect | 98% | 2% |
| Dell Certified Systems Expert | 99% | 1% |
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Software administrator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among software administrators is White, which makes up 63.3% of all software administrators. Comparatively, 12.6% of software administrators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of software administrators are Asian.
- White, 63.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Software administrator race
| Software administrator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Software administrator race and ethnicity over time
See how software administrator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Software administrator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.54% | 10.34% | 8.89% | 9.83% |
| 2011 | 68.62% | 10.02% | 8.98% | 10.06% |
| 2012 | 67.76% | 9.44% | 9.57% | 10.39% |
| 2013 | 68.56% | 10.50% | 9.11% | 9.32% |
| 2014 | 66.96% | 10.45% | 9.80% | 10.21% |
| 2015 | 67.23% | 9.08% | 8.65% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 66.90% | 10.47% | 9.80% | 10.07% |
| 2017 | 66.25% | 9.88% | 10.30% | 11.00% |
| 2018 | 65.27% | 10.36% | 9.50% | 11.41% |
| 2019 | 65.38% | 10.42% | 9.16% | 11.55% |
| 2020 | 62.94% | 8.64% | 9.59% | 13.53% |
| 2021 | 63.34% | 8.94% | 9.71% | 12.62% |
Software administrator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian software administrators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White software administrators have the lowest average salary at $93,746.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,943 |
| White | $93,746 |
| Black or African American | $94,225 |
| Asian | $102,596 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $95,314 |
Average software administrator age
See how the average age of software administrators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Software administrator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 42 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 44 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 40.5 |
Software administrator age breakdown
The average age of software administrators is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the software administrator population.
Software administrator age breakdown
| Software Administrator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Software administrator educational attainment
The most common degree for software administrators is bachelor's degree, with 63% of software administrators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 22% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Software administrators by degree level
| Software administrator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Software administrator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, software administrators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $103,750 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, software administrators earn a median annual income of $100,863 compared to $93,227 for software administrators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,750 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $92,282 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,863 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,227 |
Software administrator employment statistics
Most software administrators work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where software administrators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where software administrators work.
Software administrator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Software administrator jobs by company type
Employees with the software administrator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most software administrators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Software administrator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 5% |
Software administrator jobs by industry
The most common industries for software administrators are technology, professional and finance.
Software administrator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Software administrator turnover and employment statistics
Software administrator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for software administrators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Software administrator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Software administrator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.00% |
| 2011 | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 3.29% |
| 2013 | 3.35% |
| 2014 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2.27% |
| 2017 | 2.77% |
| 2018 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 2.42% |
| 2021 | 2.37% |
Average software administrator tenure
The average software administrator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 513 software administrators resumes in Zippia's database.
Software administrator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Software administrator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of software administrators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Clinical Informatics Strategist | 8.42% | 61,820 |
| Siebel Developer | 8.46% | 83,167 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Software Administrator | 9.03% | - |
| Senior Game Designer/Senior Environmental Artist | 10.54% | 64,228 |
| Deskside Technician | 10.88% | 71,505 |
Similar software administrator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Network Analyst | 7.31% | 24,172 |
| Clinical Informatics Strategist | 8.42% | 61,820 |
| Siebel Developer | 8.46% | 83,167 |
| Manager, Information Assurance | 8.59% | 89,174 |
| Senior Game Designer/Senior Environmental Artist | 10.54% | 64,228 |
| Deskside Technician | 10.88% | 71,505 |
Foreign languages spoken by software administrators
The most common foreign language among software administrators is Spanish at 38.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 7.7% and Bulgarian is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 38.5%
- Portuguese, 7.7%
- Bulgarian, 7.7%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- German, 7.7%
- Other, 30.7%
Software administrator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Bulgarian | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| German | 7.7% |
| Other | 30.7% |
